Follow developments in the Middle East as Iran vows to fight "as long as needed" and Israel's Prime Minister warns Israel's offensive against Iran was "not done yet".

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they would not let any oil be shipped from the Middle East if US and Israeli attacks continue, prompting US President Donald Trump to say the US would hit Iran much harder if it blocked exports.

Prepare for plenty of mentions of the "Cheltenham roar" up until lunchtime, the traditional crowd greeting that heralds the start of the biggest four days in National Hunt racing.

A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that Ireland is "lagging considerably behind", and unlikely to meet, the targets set out in the Climate Action Plan for decarbonising residential heat.

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi had said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle ⁠East.